What games were played in the first modern Olympics?

The first modern Olympics, held in Athens, Greece, in April 1896, featured the following sports:

cycling, fencing, gymnastics, shooting, swimming (including diving, synchronized swimming, water polo), track and field, weight lifting, and wrestling.

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